manrent

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A contract, usually military and between Scottish clans, in which a weaker man or clan pledged to serve, in return for protection, a stronger lord or clan.

Etymology

Compound from English man (person, male person, adult male, human male, short for m, human) + English rent (a profit).

Origin

English

rent

Gloss

a profit

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